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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,465

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $10,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120162016
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimGTSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,790 $30,400 $34,500
Universal garage door opener 350    
Rear bumper protector 75 50 50
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 100 100
Floor mats 125 135 135
Premium Package   3,750  
Universal garage door opener 291    
Rear bumper protector 62 41 41
Cargo net 42 41 41
Cargo tray 67 80 80
Floor mats 102 107 107
Premium Package   3,413  
Options (change) 680 4,085 335
Options (change) 564 3,682 269
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $24,465 $35,380 $35,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,622
Model Year202120162016
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimGTSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/35 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$24,465$35,380$35,730
Adjustments for Features0-5,650-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,465$29,730$30,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year202120162016
ModelForteSanta FeSanta Fe
TrimGTSELimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Remote climate control$25  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,850$7,500$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,650$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,356-5,318

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20212016
ModelForteSanta Fe
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length182.7 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in74.2 in
Height56.5 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.340.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.380.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested157546%
Total Not Requested187554%

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